NEW for the US & CA! Cordless Sanders, PLANEX easy, STL 450 & more

[TylerC]

On October 4, Festool will be releasing three cordless sanders, the PLANEX easy drywall sander, the STL 450 Surface Control Light in the US and Canada.

Additionally, the ETS 125 REQ will be available on September 5.

Beginning on September 18, you will have the option to purchase the TS 55 or the TS 75 without a guide rail. Therefore, the TS 55 and TS 75 will have new product numbers.
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CORDLESS SANDERS
festoolusa.com/cordless-sanders
festoolcanada.com/cordless-sanders

The new cordless compact sanders impress with a capacity to remove extensive material and excellent endurance thanks to an 18 V battery pack and brushless EC-TEC motor. With a low weight and optimum center of gravity, they guarantee comfortable cordless work. Thanks to Plug-It mains adapters, they can be converted into mains-powered machines quickly and easily for continuous electrical operation. The RTSC, DTSC and ETSC are truly professional sanders – with or without a cord.

ETSC 125
Basic (575384) -includes cordless sander, edge protector, StickFix soft sanding pad, long-life dust bag, in SYS 2 T-Loc
Plus (201530) - includes cordless sander, edge protector, StickFix soft sanding pad, long-life dust bag, 2x BP 18V 3.1 ERGO battery pack, TCL 6 Rapid Charger, in SYS 2 T-Loc
Set (201531) - includes cordless sander, edge protector, StickFix soft sanding pad, long-life dust bag, 2x BP 18V 3.1 ERGO battery pack, TCL 6 Rapid Charger, Line Adapter, and Plug-It cord, in SYS-Combi 2.

DTSC 125
Basic (575383) -includes cordless sander, edge protector, StickFix soft sanding pad, long-life dust bag, in SYS 2 T-Loc
Plus (201523) - includes cordless sander, edge protector, StickFix soft sanding pad, long-life dust bag, 2x BP 18V 3.1 ERGO battery pack, TCL 6 Rapid Charger, in SYS 2 T-Loc
Set (201524) - includes cordless sander, edge protector, StickFix soft sanding pad, long-life dust bag, 2x BP 18V 3.1 ERGO battery pack, TCL 6 Rapid Charger, Line Adapter, and Plug-It cord, in SYS-Combi 2

RTSC 125
Basic (575382) -includes cordless sander, edge protector, StickFix soft sanding pad, long-life dust bag, in SYS 2 T-Loc
Plus (201516) - includes cordless sander, edge protector, StickFix soft sanding pad, long-life dust bag, 2x BP 18V 3.1 ERGO battery pack, TCL 6 Rapid Charger, in SYS 2 T-Loc
Set (201517) - includes cordless sander, edge protector, StickFix soft sanding pad, long-life dust bag, 2x BP 18V 3.1 ERGO battery pack, TCL 6 Rapid Charger, Line Adapter, and Plug-It cord, in SYS-Combi 2

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PLANEX EASY
festoolusa.com/planex-easy
festoolcanada.com/planex-easy

The new PLANEX easy long-reach sander is the lightest long-reach sander with direct drive on the market: maintenance-free, light and easy to use. For drywall applications, it enables rooms to be prepared more easily and more quickly. The PLANEX easy has a longer service life than you have ever seen before. The brushless motor without flexible shaft is maintenance-free and ensures optimum power transmission. Easy handling makes sanding as quick and trouble-free as possible, and the low weight enables you to work without getting tired for sustained periods. The combination of mobility, versatility and optimum results enables you to quickly and reliably achieve your goal: The perfect surface.

571935 Drywall Sander LHS-E 225 EQ
202477 Bag LHS-E 225-BAG
201895 Sanding Pad ST-STF-D215/8-LHS E
203189 Brush Segment BS-LHS-E 225
203190 Brush Strip BE-LHS-E 225

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STL 450 SURFACE CONTROL LIGHT
festoolusa.com/stl450
festoolcanada.com/stl450

Never miss another flaw or defect with STL 450 surface control light. This purpose-built inspection light illuminates the surface to clearly show flaws and defects so you can perfect your work. With an impact-resistant, non-marring full body protection, there is little risk of surface damage further ensuring great results. With 1,500 lumen and a color temperature of 5,000K, the surface control light brings great brightness and color to any surface. Whether sanding a wall or finishing a tabletop, the surface control light provides perfect visibility for the best results.

201938 Surface control light STL-450
201936 Adapter AD-ST Duo 200
202912 Surface control light STL-450 Set - Consists of: 201938, 200038 + 201936

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ETS 125 REQ - AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 5
festoolusa.com/@574993
festoolcanada.com/@574993

Perform near-flawless finishes with the new ETS 125 REQ random orbit sander. Equipped with a powerful 250 watt motor and MMC Electronics for optimum performance, the ETS 125 REQ provides smooth performance and solid results with a 5/64” (2.0 mm) sanding stroke. Reduce fatigue through improved ergonomics with a rubberized grip and over-sized power switch.

574993 Eccentric Sander ETS 125 REQ

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New TS Saw Configurations

TS 55 REQ
TS 55 REQ-F-Plus | 575387 | No guide rail included
TS 55 REQ-F-Plus-FS | 575388 | 55" guide rail included (Replaces 574683)

TS 75 EQ
TS 75 EQ-F-Plus | 575389 | No guide rail included
TS 75 EQ-F-Plus-FS | 575390| 75” guide rail included (Replaces 574684)

 

[rylim]

It's great to see the innovative hybrid sander, but the price of the set seems slight steep.

 

[beewerks]

Is it just me, or is the new ETS 125 REQ just a rebadged Pro 5 LTD?  Is the motor or stroke size any different?

 

[Brice Burrell]

Is it just me, or is the new ETS125 REQ just a rebadged Pro 5 LTD?  Is the motor or stroke size any different?

Its the other way around, the pro 5 was a rebadged ETS 125 REQ.  They are the same except the new ETS125 REQ comes with the dust bag.  Tyler can correct me if I'm wrong. 

 

[Brice Burrell]

The surface control light is a nice idea but maybe not at $300, then $75 (set price) for the adapter, and another $204 for the tripod.  That's $579 total to light about four feet of wall.  At that price I'd like to see it twice as long with a hinge in the middle so you could fold it for storage/transport.

I also like the idea of the cordless sanders. 
Basic prices, $195 and $260
Plus, $400 and $465
Set, $535 and $600

I won't be jumping in, the price tag is a little too much for me.

 

[Kev]

The surface control light is a nice idea but maybe not at $300, then $75 (set price) for the adapter, and another $204 for the tripod.  That's $579 total to light about four feet of wall.  At that price I'd like to see it twice as long with a hinge in the middle so you could fold it for storage/transport.

I also like the idea of the cordless sanders. 
Basic prices, $195 and $260
Plus, $400 and $465
Set, $535 and $600

I won't be jumping in, the price tag is a little too much for me.

Still a bargain in the US compared to the rest of the world (and that's considering exchange rates and local taxes). I'd be willing to gamble the "basic" $US195 will hit Oz at worse than $AU500 [sad]

 

[TylerC]

Is it just me, or is the new ETS125 REQ just a rebadged Pro 5 LTD?  Is the motor or stroke size any different?

Its the other way around, the pro 5 was a rebadged ETS 125 REQ.  They are the same except the new ETS125 REQ comes with the dust bag.  Tyler can correct me if I'm wrong.

Yes, the ETS 125 REQ and the PRO 5 LTD are highly comparable sanders. It goes without saying, but the Systainer color would be another difference.

 

[live4ever]

What are the prices of the TS55/75 without rail?  I assume approximately less 75% the price of the guide rail or something...

 

[Bob D.]

Do any of the kits (basic, plus, or kit) come with a cord and is that cord the same plug-it cord used on all other tools. It looks like it is but watching the video there was no mention of that which I saw.

I think it would have been nice, and justified the expense somewhat, if the RTSC and DTSC were actually one sander with two different shaped platens that accepted the different shape sandpaper, one for general sanding or large areas and the other for details and reaching into tight spots. Just pop one platen off and attach the other depending on the work. I will have a hard time justifying $1200Us for these two sanders which appear to be identical except for the shape of the paper they use or is there some other difference I am not seeing?

 

[TylerC]

Do any of the kits (basic, plus, or kit) come with a cord and is that cord the same plug-it cord used on all other tools. It looks like it is but watching the video there was no mention of that which I saw.

The Set version includes a Plug-It cord, and you can use the same one that comes with other Festool tools. Here's a photo to show how both the line adapter and the battery fit into one of the new sanders.

 

[TylerC]

What are the prices of the TS55/75 without rail?  I assume approximately less 75% the price of the guide rail or something...

US catalog price
TS 55 REQ-F-Plus (no guide rail) - 575387 - $560
TS 75 EQ-F-Plus (no guide rail) - 575389 - $680

Canadian catalog price
TS 55 REQ-F-Plus (no guide rail) - 575387 - $710
TS 75 EQ-F-Plus (no guide rail) - 575389 - $855

 

[rylim]

Do any of the kits (basic, plus, or kit) come with a cord and is that cord the same plug-it cord used on all other tools. It looks like it is but watching the video there was no mention of that which I saw.

I think this table will explains what accessories in the kits (Basic, Plus, Set). Only Plus and Set kit comes with the AC power adapter

 

[rljatl]

[member=57769]TylerC[/member]  According to your very first post above, the set versions do come with a plug-it cord.

 

[TylerC]

[member=57769]TylerC[/member]  According to your very first post above, the set versions do come with a plug-it cord.

I stand corrected. Yes, the Set version includes the Plug-It. I'll update my original answer.

 

[Bob D.]

I'm looking back at your original post and I see that is does say the plug-it comes with the set. I missed that entirely when I first read it, and when I watched the video as I said if they mentioned the plug-it cord I did not catch it there either. So I missed that the first time I read it. Sorry all.

 

[Shane Holland]

One additional note/correction to the OP. The SET versions come in a SYS-Combi 2.

 

[TylerC]

One additional note/correction to the OP. The SET versions come in a SYS-Combi 2.

^ Yep. The dangers of a quick copy/paste.

 

[Shane Holland]

The dangers of a quick copy/paste.

Ha, I've been bitten by the copy/paste thing too, [member=57769]TylerC[/member]. It happens.  [big grin]

 

[PeterK]

I would like to see the 3 cordless sanders offered in a single package. Have no use for 2 additional Systainers. Maybe a package for the set with the other 2 sanders offered as tool only. The 3 items are around $1055 if purchased as a set plus 2 additional sanders. Yikes!!!!

 

[DTSaskatoon]

I'll surely be buying the new LED inspection light since I've been pleased with the Duo light that I bought with the tripod. I hope the new LED light comes with a nylon case. Glad to see that it has an ON/OFF button. I hope that Festool starts to offer an adjustable wall mount bracket for the Duo so it can be mounted to my shop wall. I don't want to set up the tripod in the middle of my shop floor but I'd sure like to clip it to a dedicated spot on the wall especially with an adjustable bracket assembly.